Pinterest is a popular app and website where people in Orange County and across the nation can share ideas for crafts, recipes, hair and fashion trends, or simply fun memes. However, the company has faced legal action and recently settled a gender discrimination and...
Year: 2020
Wage rules for remote workers
California’s laws governing wages and other employment issues are not confined within a traditional office or work structure. Employers must deal with the recent rise in remote or telework and assure they are complying with wage and hour laws. The obstacles to...
5 steps to take when there’s been a breach of contract
Contracts are the fuel that keeps businesses running smoothly. When one party fails to live up to its contractual obligations, it can be frustrating. Your first instinct may be to file a lawsuit as soon as possible. While litigation is always on the table, you should...
Business owners: Know what is going on in your company
For many California business owners, this might seem like a simple enough matter. After all, the CEO is the one making the big decisions and running the business operations. Therefore, they are aware of what goes on in their company, even if they do have a lot on...
Wrongful termination in the workplace
According to California’s Labor Code, employees are generally considered to be employed at-will. This means that both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the employer-employee relationship if they see fit. In other words, an employee can quit...
The benefits of a well-crafted employment agreement
Employment agreements are essential legal documents that businesses and their prospective employees review and sign to solidify their formal work-related understandings. These important contracts can cover diverse terms and topics ranging from pay and compensation to...
When is it time to update an estate plan?
It is essential to update an estate plan and to keep it current with any changes in the estate planner’s life. As part of the estate planning process, it is helpful for estate planners to know when they should consider revisiting their estate plan to update it. The...
Political groups spar over intellectual property in California
In California and across the United States, business disputes are common. While these are often perceived as involving rivals for the same customer base or those who are involved in a similar idea or product, there are times when there are ideological similarities....
Tabloid website accused of employment law violations
When there are allegations of employment law violations in California and across the nation, there is a knee-jerk reaction to automatically think that the employer is in the wrong. Behaviors like sexual harassment, discrimination, a toxic work environment and other...
In a dispute with your business partner, what are your options?
When you and your partner agree on the direction for your business, the opportunities for success may seem endless. If you and your partner disagree on major decisions about your company, however, that challenge may seem insurmountable. What can you do to resolve...